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Caesar's Assassination Aftermath
- Caesar's death didn't restore the Republic as his killers intended.
- His followers, including Mark Antony and Octavian, resisted and ultimately triumphed.
Caesar's Dictatorship
- Julius Caesar, despite being a perpetual dictator, wasn't considered an emperor due to his short reign.
- His power primarily existed during civil war.
The Title of Emperor
- The term "emperor" derives from "imperator," a military title.
- Octavian (Augustus) held this title, but his primary title "Princeps" signified his control.